living room, and a sitting area where Mason is seated, inviting me to sit

If you want, you can read it, but I've done it more times than you'd like to kn

. I trust Mason's word when he says there's no way to annul the con

reement. Tomorrow, if my headache subsides a bit, I can read t

want you to read. We can add whatever you want before signing it. You can read it calmly in the room on the right, and tomorrow morning we'll finalize ever

really s

mental fatigue and stress from

hank you for everything,

been the only on

any ill intent

n this because of our parents. We couldn't even voice

to ask for one myself, but I'm not accustomed to alcohol, and I might do something re

r and go to the bathroom to wash my face. Thankfully, I remove most of the makeup. I sit on the bed and s

alize that he didn't just think ab

way, and we won't prohibit anything regarding our individual tastes and fr

uration of the agreement, as teammates. In public, we'll pretend

someone else, it must be with the other person's consent, and it should only b

hether to attend social events

he agreement. We'll simply divorce and explain that it

other agreement to anyone else. It will remain str

only occur if both parties are in agreement and

enough trust to communicate any issues or grievances regard

m, they will strive to maintain a cordial relation

st communicate it in order to find a way to address it. This is to ensure that

luded seems reasonable, and I have no objections to his conditions. I think I could add

and forget everything. My head is thro

he bed wearin

self onto the bed and nothing more. I shift as I feel the light streaming in through the window, turnin

o startle you," he says, ra

e?" I ask, covering my

ecause you didn't do it last night. I noticed that you didn't jot down

irst, to see if they had stipulated anything t

but I'd like to get this sorted out as

of your sweatpants or a t-shirt to wear? I don't want

me clothes," he answe

wn father. This agreement is garbage, it makes no sense. Two drunkards signing it in front of a

the party that refuses to fulfill the agreement will have to hand over their company and fortune to the other party. It's worth mentioning

specially handing it over to a lawyer who was respo

r being opened and closed. When I look up, I see

ely agree

through the eyes of a woman. He will be my hus

hatever

nscience. It's not healthy, and it won

e," he says, smiling and han

ll sign it, I agree with everything. But I want to know, if I come up with

e idea is for us to be friends and not need to write e

yself, "There's no turning back now." I close my eyes for a mo

g clothes in my size while I have breakfast. He takes care of it. I thank him and focus on eating. I

or me. I must say, I was surprised to see everything new. I t

th my father that I don't want to see him, at least for now. I'm fo

home. You can stay for

see the profile picture, I realize it'

ou have m

at the hotel to avoid seeing mine

don't have anyone I trust enough to go to and explain what I'

ruth is, I don't

he ceiling. I don't know what to do. My classes don't sta

me. My mind starts to wander, reminiscing about my hobbies as if it had been ages

call reception and request a yoga mat to use on the floor. It arrives quickly, and I

g I've been at it, b

ose control and end up sitting on the floor. I give them a

s his throat nervously. I don

ring my fiancée along because his wife gets bored at these busine

o go home to get a dress. Or is it a casual eve

e for more clothes for you," h

her go to my parents' house and g

me to get ready without rushing," he says, ta

ind, and it's actually a good way for us to appear in love. Wha

etting to Kno

ut my presence. They are the ones who forced me to marry someone I don't know, all for their damn company. If I were a bad daughter, I woul

eper, as my mother is incapable o

d upon seeing Mason, she blushes. Well, an

dults are in the dinin

it possible that they aren't even a little concerned about me? They only care about money. I think I was blind not to realize that, despite my father's displays of affection, I n

ther's face lights up at the sight of me nex

gain. Would you like to eat with us?" my m

meeting, and I want her to stay with me for a few days, so we can get to know

g and meeting you have. You should make a good impression with your partners and friends,

ay from her grip, which

, Mother. I won't take lon

or the days I'll be away from my beloved parents, note the sarcasm.

r asking about my mother. I look at Mason and say, "I

e you again, Mr. Harper,

family, no need for formality

nd then step back. I see the hurt on my father's face due to my cold gesture, but I won't cha

t the door. I sigh, not looking forward to seeing her

ng to say goodbye?" she